Saturday, January 19, 2019

Movies for the Day, Sunday, January 20, 2019

Today's movies mark the birthdays of George Burns, Federico Fellini, and Patricia Neal.

Which of today's movies would you watch?








Six of a Kind (1934) is a zany road
comedy starring various well-known
comedians of the era, including the married
George Burns and Gracie Allen.  Burns
was born January 20, 1896.





Six of a Kind











Nights of Cabiria (1957) is a classic movie
from director Federico Fellini, born January 20,
1920.  This excellent film is about a prostitute who
dreams of a better life.  This movie formed the
basis for the Broadway musical and later film Sweet
Charity.  It won an Oscar for Best Foreign
Film (Italy).



Nights of Cabiria










Hud (1963) is an excellent western set on
a contemporary cattle ranch.  It is based on Larry
McMurty's Horseman, Pass By.  It explores the
emotional lives of the characters.  This movie won
Oscars for Best Actress, to Patricia Neal, born January
20, 1926, Best Supporting Actor, to Melvyn Douglas,
born April 5, 1901, and Cinematography.  McMurty
was born June 3, 1936.




Hud


















































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